I just love coatimundis! Also known as pizotes, coatis are part of the raccoon family. They truffle in the ground to eat (like in this photo), and sleep in trees at night. They're also little rascals.
Coatimundis at the Belize Zoo Belize Photo Gallery
From Kirsten Hubbard, About.com
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